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Really? And what curse befalls the Adams of the world? Ann opens her mouth and, presumably thinking of nothing to say, closes it again. It is Felicity who answers, eyes steely. They are weak to temptation. And we are their temptresses.
Libba Bray
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Libba Bray
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 11
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Texas
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